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The group will research options for expanding the city's branch of the San Diego Public Library and recommend action to the City Council.
The company will open its second Carlsbad location, this one at 5928 Farnsworth Court, to expand its production of powder supplements.
The schools are looking for Project SAFE assistants, special ed assistants, a payroll specialist and more. A full list of jobs is online.
The city is compiling a list of 35 bike and pedestrian improvements to make, and is asking for public input via an online survey.
The park has been expanded to 1.5 acres, with upgraded amenities and new recreation activities for all ages, interests and abilities.
Parents do not need to submit an application or pay a fee for their child to receive free meals. Students will still need to pay for snacks.
Deputies discovered the man, unresponsive and injured, on Sunday evening. His cellmate, Steven Young, was rebooked for one count of murder.
When police responded to a welfare check just after noon on Aug. 19, they found 91-year-old Norman Albert deceased.
Parents can buy the uniforms and find cost and sizing information on MySchoolBucks, where they will be available for purchase all year.
Attendees can choose from three Greek meals and enjoy sides and dessert. Cost per person is $32 and tickets can be purchased online.
Applications for Project Restore, which will provide rental assistance and business operations grants, open on Sept. 8 at noon.
Officials will replace 4,000 feet of water line in western Perry Hall. Those affected by water shutoffs or parking changes will be notified.
Just after 11 p.m. on Friday, Brandon Johns was navigating a left turn when he lost control of his motorcycle and veered off the road.
Police, school officials are reminding drivers to be alert for school buses and to not ignore red flashing lights when a bus is stopped.
A plane's nose gear collapsed as it took off from Fort Lauderdale on Saturday. The passengers included Baltimore boxer Gervonta Davis.
Though Benjamin Thomas Murdy pleaded Maryland's version of an insanity defense in the 2020 shooting, he was found criminally responsible.
Anyone who donates to the org, which is hoping to buy new food storage units, can submit a photo for its new "Faces of Compassion" wall.
The seven-day rolling average is now 166 cases per day. Officials are emphasizing preventative measures to ensure safe, in-person school.
Bryant Cobo recently served as dean of students for Washington Middle School in Aurora. Before that, he was a middle school Spanish teacher.
The Wheaton North Marching Band will fundraise by hosting a "March-a-thon" Saturday morning. Roads will close in 10-15 minute increments.
